Topic: Re: Let's have a fashion advice thread. - A (Read 199387 times)

Lines · « **Reply #4650 on:** 12 Aug 2010, 11:54 »

That's because tall guys don't exist! It's a lie! It's a bigger lie than cake, and man, that is a pretty big lie.

(My 6'6" coworker is a lie. I think he suspects something, but I don't have the heart to tell him.)

calenlass · « **Reply #4651 on:** 12 Aug 2010, 12:28 »

One of my mates is 5'10". She took growth manipulating hormones when she was a kid so that she wouldn't grow any taller (I still haven't figured out why), but her younger sister did not and that girl is now 6'2".

JustMe · « **Reply #4652 on:** 12 Aug 2010, 14:08 »

My older brother is 6'8", so I don't actually consider myself to be all that tall.

Although hopefully I have stopped growing (I might have grown almost an inch in the last year, but I can still hope) because I would like to be able to wear clothing.

Quote from: calenlass

She took growth manipulating hormones when she was a kid so that she wouldn't grow any taller

Noooo, wasting height is a terribly sad thing.

Lines · « **Reply #4653 on:** 12 Aug 2010, 14:52 »

When I was younger, I always wanted to be 6' so I could be taller than my cousin, who was 5'11". Now that I'm stuck at 5'10", I'm actually happy, because goddamn I am sick of hitting my head when I go down into people's basements. But it's nice always having a good view at concerts.

Patrick · « **Reply #4654 on:** 12 Aug 2010, 18:46 »

Quote from: JustMe on 11 Aug 2010, 12:45

I'm just going to preface this entire post with the fact that I don't know very much about clothing, so I am probably going to say something stupid. Feel free to laugh at me.

As I am a poor student, I think probably $40 or $50 is my maximum. If I found jeans that really, really fit, then I would be willing to pay more because I am hopefully no longer growing and would be able to wear the fuck out of them. I also have the feeling that nice jeans probably cost a lot more than that, but, again, I know nothing about clothing. My worry about wearing boys' jeans is really about fit. I wear a size 3 in girls' jeans, but I am only 112 pounds (read: skinny as hell) so I need the legs of jeans to be pretty thin. Can I find boys' jeans that have a wide enough waist but thin enough legs? I always thought that, since boys generally have smaller hips, the legs would be way too wide. Perhaps this is a misconception.

Levi 510s Levi 510s Levi 510s

I am 6'0, male, and 120lbs, we're not that far off, they make them with a 29" waist and a 32" inseam that is actually more like 34"

The waist really is 29" they just felt like being weird about the inseam I guess

JustMe · « **Reply #4655 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 12:19 »

So I went to Delia's, and ended up ordering some jeans because they didn't have any in stock that were long enough, but the jeans I tried on fit really well (other than length) and were the style that I wanted. Thanks so, so much for the recommendations. I'm really excited about having jeans that are actually long enough, not just kind-of-sort-of-if-I-stand-really-still-and-don't-twitch long enough.

My inseam is 36", as it turns out. Which explains a lot of my trouble?

Alex C · « **Reply #4656 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 14:16 »

Quote from: Linds on 12 Aug 2010, 14:52

When I was younger, I always wanted to be 6' so I could be taller than my cousin, who was 5'11". Now that I'm stuck at 5'10", I'm actually happy, because goddamn I am sick of hitting my head when I go down into people's basements. But it's nice always having a good view at concerts.

Yeah, see, I'm a shade taller than 5'8" and while people have given me crap for being a shorty from time to time, I've found that it's actually a pretty damn convenient height. Maybe the average man is an inch or two taller than me, but the average human isn't. So the world is literally engineered to accommodate my size as standard operating procedure. I can reach everything while still having some leg room and it's pretty rare that I scrape my head on anything. It's honestly a pretty sweet deal. Still, it's kinda funny watching ESPN and listening to sports analysts talk about a 5'9" prospect like the guy is so short as to be some kind of freak of nature. It's like that channel is its own alternate reality sometimes.

Liz · « **Reply #4657 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 16:15 »

Quote from: JustMe on 13 Aug 2010, 12:19

So I went to Delia's, and ended up ordering some jeans because they didn't have any in stock that were long enough, but the jeans I tried on fit really well (other than length) and were the style that I wanted. Thanks so, so much for the recommendations. I'm really excited about having jeans that are actually long enough, not just kind-of-sort-of-if-I-stand-really-still-and-don't-twitch long enough.

My inseam is 36", as it turns out. Which explains a lot of my trouble?

Oh I'm so glad. I hope they work for you! If not, I'll ask my tall friends and see if they have any more suggestions.

scarred · « **Reply #4658 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 16:23 »

Quote from: Linds on 12 Aug 2010, 14:52

But it's nice always having a good view at concerts.

YUP. Never a bad spot in the crowd for me.

Related note: short girls who are in mosh pits - brave or bravest? Dayum.

Ballard · « **Reply #4659 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 16:26 »

Bravest, also cutest.

scarred · « **Reply #4660 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 16:27 »

Quote from: scarred on 13 Aug 2010, 16:23

Dayum.

Lines · « **Reply #4661 on:** 13 Aug 2010, 17:29 »

Quote from: JustMe on 13 Aug 2010, 12:19

My inseam is 36", as it turns out. Which explains a lot of my trouble?

Holy cow, no wonder you have problems. My sympathies and I hope you find pants! I now highly recommend extra long jeans from the Gap now, because I have a 32in inseam and I could stand on the extra length and it reached halfway up my foot.

Lines · « **Reply #4662 on:** 14 Aug 2010, 09:58 »

Ok fashion thread, which do you like better?

or

I know they are similar, but I am torn. And they will either be prescription sunglasses or transitions, because I'm getting another pair that is completely different style-wise. (That purple/lime pair I posted a while ago most likely.)

Patrick · « **Reply #4663 on:** 14 Aug 2010, 11:42 »

Top pair. It has F-holes, they will sound better.

Actually it is more because I really like tortoiseshell patterned glasses and the stars are something I find really obnoxious on the other pair.

Lines · « **Reply #4664 on:** 14 Aug 2010, 12:35 »

Yeah, I don't care for the stars as much as the f-holes (which is something I really like), but I liked the shape of the frames. And they are cheaper!

Liz · « **Reply #4665 on:** 14 Aug 2010, 16:16 »

I prefer the first pair too, the stars are not really my thing. Go for the first pair!

Lunchbox · « **Reply #4666 on:** 14 Aug 2010, 16:54 »

Brown is Better!

I just bought this sweet shirt, it is pretty sweet.
Also: contact lenses!

negative creep · « **Reply #4667 on:** 14 Aug 2010, 22:09 »

Quote from: Linds on 11 Aug 2010, 08:16

I'll stick with full length belt, thanks.

seconded

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4668 on:** 15 Aug 2010, 06:58 »

Tortoiseshell is the best Linds, you know it in yr heart to be true

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4669 on:** 15 Aug 2010, 16:55 »

Went to the Levi's store, found an even nicer jacket for $80 #fuckyeah

Lines · « **Reply #4670 on:** 15 Aug 2010, 19:47 »

Tortoiseshells and a pair of prescription sunglasses are ordered and paid for, so hopefully I get them this week or next week!

Patrick · « **Reply #4671 on:** 15 Aug 2010, 20:19 »

Quote from: Lunchbox on 14 Aug 2010, 16:54

Brown is Better!

I just bought this sweet shirt, it is pretty sweet.
Also: contact lenses!

Lunchy you look adorable sans glasses, but I don't think I'd be alone in saying that I've got a soft spot for Lunchy+specs.

Lunchbox · « **Reply #4672 on:** 15 Aug 2010, 20:34 »

Oh I know. My boyfriend has one too, but they're getting really annoying, and I've gotta stop hiding behind them.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4673 on:** 16 Aug 2010, 09:46 »

I think yr current hair probably works better minus glasses anyway

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #4674 on:** 16 Aug 2010, 14:17 »

After all that boot drama, I decided against all 3 of those pairs(the store I went to didn't have the 875, which sucks) and I'm gonna get these later today. Apparently they take fucked up long to break in though.

Alex C · « **Reply #4675 on:** 16 Aug 2010, 14:53 »

I like Iron Rangers but I remember them being pretty damn expensive last time I was looking around.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #4676 on:** 16 Aug 2010, 15:32 »

They are in fact.

valley_parade · « **Reply #4677 on:** 17 Aug 2010, 11:29 »

Hey Kieffer, I bought sneakers that were not Vans.

(The awesome part is that Zappos were all "hey dude free shipping upgrade. NEXT DAY!")

Ballard · « **Reply #4678 on:** 17 Aug 2010, 13:16 »

Kieffer, good choice.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #4679 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 05:56 »

Ok so I need new glasses. Going to get new frames as well because I've been rocking my current ones for like, 4 years.

What think you of these, QC Forums?

Lines · « **Reply #4680 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 05:56 »

Like!

calenlass · « **Reply #4681 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 06:08 »

do eet

Metope · « **Reply #4682 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 06:10 »

Yess they look great!

pen · « **Reply #4683 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 06:16 »

Obviously the minority here, but I don't think they really work for you.

Ladybug · « **Reply #4684 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 06:33 »

Gotta agree with pen, but I tend to not really like clear frames on glasses anyways.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #4685 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 06:37 »

All opinions are valid! I myself am still on the fence. On one hand, they are awesome frames and basically exactly what I've been looking for. On the other hand they are so incredibly different to my current frames that I can't tell whether they suit me or are just hugely different to what I'm used to.

ackblom12 · « **Reply #4686 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 06:43 »

I am not sure if they work for you or not, but I also fall into the "clear frames are bad" camp.

Liz · « **Reply #4687 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 07:24 »

Yeah I am not really a fan either. I like the shape of the frames, but not the color. They just look a little odd to me.

Ptommydski · « **Reply #4688 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 09:06 »

Jimmy - the frames are great but having them clear is really bad.

Lines · « **Reply #4689 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 11:35 »

I kind of like frosted clear frames, but if the color is what you are on the fence about, go with black. Or even a cobalt blue if you want something different with a bit of color. The black would work out well and I don't think blue would be too bad with your style either.

Speaking of glasses, I want mine! I ordered them Sunday and they still haven't shipped. :c

Lunchbox · « **Reply #4690 on:** 18 Aug 2010, 17:15 »

Extreme dislike, Jimmy.
You are a Black Man through and through. Those look kind of pansyish.

David_Dovey · « **Reply #4691 on:** 19 Aug 2010, 15:35 »

Hell no on those clear frames. I think if you could find something that was black with another colour for accents (for some reason, I think orange would be really cool right now? I have no idea where that is coming from. Or red or electric blue) that would be pretty sweet.

Alex C · « **Reply #4692 on:** 19 Aug 2010, 18:30 »

The shape is totally fine and classic but those suckers need to be opaque asap.

axerton · « **Reply #4693 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 01:18 »

Agreed - the clear frames make them look like safty googles, go for black or maybe even copper/bronze/brown

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #4694 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 04:50 »

After lots more deciding and taking your opinons into account I kind of have to agree! I love those frames (colour and all) when they are not on my face. When I'm wearing them though I know they would just not work. This is obstacle one on my way to becoming Whiplash.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #4695 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 09:47 »

My boots are fucking sick.

Also I think I will always wear my NRA hat and boots with american flags on the laces to airports from now on, Security fucking loved me.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #4696 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 09:48 »

Current fit:

Red Wing Iron Rangers
LVC 501 shrink to fit vintage 1947 Deadstock
White Tee
Black Levi's waterproof canvas motorcycle jacket.
NRA Freedom Trucker hat.
Black leather belt, oversized silver rose buckle.

Professor Snuggles · « **Reply #4697 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 09:51 »

Fuccin.

Murrca.

Nodaisho · « **Reply #4698 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 16:31 »

Quote from: Jimmy the Squid on 20 Aug 2010, 04:50

This is obstacle one on my way to becoming Whiplash.

To be fair, they didn't look good on him either. It's just that nobody was about to tell him that.

Lines · « **Reply #4699 on:** 20 Aug 2010, 18:35 »

Do you want Mickey Rourke to punch you in the face? I sure don't.

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